Algonquin, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Algonquin, Dorchester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Algonquin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Dorchester forecast zone and Dorchester County — the most common reported hazard around Algonquin, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and coastal flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 41 | Oct 2025 | Oct 28, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2025 | Jul 3, 2023 · $3,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2023 | Sep 18, 2003 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2020 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2026 | Sep 1, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jul 20, 2002 · 1 death |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Dorchester forecast zone and Dorchester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Algonquin get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Algonquin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Royal Oak 2 Ssw weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Algonquin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 39 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Algonquin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDOX Dover AFB, DE | 39 mi east-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Algonquin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Algonquin, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2022.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Algonquin's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Algonquin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Algonquin, MD?
KDOX (Dover AFB, DE), about 39 miles east-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Algonquin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Algonquin the lowest scan from KDOX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Algonquin free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Algonquin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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